Working or Talking? Can't do both
Good evening to all!
I am still reading Susan Cain's book, Quiet, which is an excellent title, which talks about the way society has treated introversion in recent years.
One of the places where this can be most often evidenced is in the workplace, where employers often take steps to force as much contact as possible.
Things like tearing down cubicles and walls that separate workers to forced and unnecessary meetings have made work an unproductive and hostile place for those who are not so extroverted.
Not only that, but having to constantly interact with other people introduces interruptions, which are perhaps one of, if not the worst enemy of concentration, which is required to get results and thus generate revenue.
In addition to this, highly social environments take from introverts one of the most powerful weapons in their arsenal: Innovation. You see, innovation comes from experimentation and deliberate practice, something that in shared work environments is impossible and the reason why corporate-level breakthroughs are increasingly rare.
However, all is not lost. More and more companies are taking into consideration their more reserved employees and are dedicating spaces to allow for uninterrupted work, reducing unnecessary social interactions and allowing their creativity to flourish.
So, I encourage you to ask yourself: Is my workspace set up for introverts or not. If it is not, take the necessary measures to have the time for you and increase your results.
In this way I say to you:
Thank you for your support and good luck!